Log a Train | Wisconsin Trackside

SIGHTING ENTRY

New sighting

Record where and when you saw the train, then add its details and any photos. Leave optional fields blank if you do not know them.

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WELCOME, FIRST-TIME REPORTER

Your first sighting can be simple.

You do not need every detail. A safe public location, the actual time and what you are confident you saw create a useful community record.

Choose the public locationUse the exact crossing when known. Never enter a private address.
Record the actual timeEnter when the train was there—not when you submit.
Add only what you knowUnknown direction, symbol or car count is completely acceptable.
Submit after you are safeNever type while driving, stand on tracks or trespass.

Reuse a previous trainLoad your past train details only when you need them. Your current draft stays here.

Where was the train?

Search a city or street, then choose a crossing or switch to Drop a pin for a bridge or other spot.

Choose a yellow crossing dot, or switch to Drop a pin for other locations.

Search or zoom in, then tap the exact yellow crossing dot

STEP 1No crossing selected yetChoose a crossing if you know it, or switch to Drop a pin to mark another public location.

Crossing inventories follow the selected scope (Wisconsin + UP when selected) · Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · local WisDOT rail reference fallback

Bridge, yard, station or other place nameYou can also enter a public place name without a pin.

When and which direction?

Direction

ACTUAL SIGHTING TIMEWhen was this seen at this point?Change this when entering a sighting later. The log saves when it was seen—not when you press submit.

Date seenTime seenWisconsin local time · Central Time

Power, symbol & train details

What did you see?

Locomotive consist1 UNIT

Facing describes whether the locomotive’s nose points with or against the train’s movement. Choose Unknown if you are unsure.

Unit 1

PositionLocomotiveFacing

Train symbol · optionalType or choose a symbol only when you know it.

Help me identify a local job

Start with the location, date and time above. Then compare the possible Green Bay jobs below.

Railroad to checkWork or area recognized · optional

Choose CN or FOXY to compare the Green Bay job notes. Other railroads are not covered by this helper yet.

Nothing is selected automatically. Check the railroad even when it was filled from the locomotive’s reporting mark. No fixed locomotive number is assumed.

Train or load type · optional

Train description · optionalAdd what you know. You can leave this blank.

Freight car counts · optional

Freight car counts Optional

0 total cars

Covered Hopper

Boxcar

Tank Car

Centerbeam

Gondola

Flatcar

Open Hopper

Coil Car

Autorack

Well Car

Bulkhead Flat

Refrigerated Car

Mega Log Hauler

Spine Car

Caboose

Maintenance / MOW

Passenger / Business

Other / Unknown

Suggested typeNot sure yetBased on the car mix · editable after counting

Photos & videos · optional

Photos · optional

Choose up to five photos. They upload securely and stay attached to this sighting.

Photo use on Wisconsin Trackside. By uploading, you allow Wisconsin Trackside to host, resize, crop, and display your photos across the site, including sightings, galleries, guides, railroad pages, and featured areas, with contributor credit. You keep ownership. Only upload photos you own or have permission to license for these uses. Photo use terms (opens a new tab).

Take a photoUse your camera, or choose photos below.↥Choose photosJPEG, PNG or WEBP · 25 MB maximum each · GPS metadata removed; image quality preserved

Photo caption · optionalPhotographer name · optionalPhoto source / usage note · optional

PHOTOS OPTIONAL

Photos publish when you save the sighting. Community members can report concerns to staff. Only upload images you own or are allowed to share.

Videos · optional

Up to two clips per sighting. Each clip can be up to 5 minutes, up to 4K, and 5 GB. Original resolution is preserved.

Choose videosMP4 or MOV · H.264 or HEVC

Videos upload when you save this sighting. Keep this page open until finished. If interrupted, retry here to continue. After closing the page, reopen Edit and choose the same file to resume.

Upload videos you own or have permission to share. Videos become public with the sighting. Original video metadata is retained; remove embedded location before uploading. HEVC playback depends on the viewer’s device; H.264 MP4 works on more devices.

READY TO SUBMIT?

Post the complete sighting

2026-10-16 · 01:14 · · 0 cars

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